The National Transport and Safety Authority has claimed in a statement that the case involving Joseph Kiarie,former Maseno student,killed by touts in Nairobi is a criminal matter. The body has therefore distanced itself from investigating the matter.
The statement reads:
“The case is being treated a criminal matter and is outside the Authority’s jurisdiction. The case is however being investigated by the National Police Service.
NTSA in its part has written to Marimba Investment to explain the circumstances under which this tragic incident occurred.
The outcome of the investigation will assist in getting “.
Joseph Kiarie was killed on the eve of Christmas by touts belonging to Marimba and Zuri SACCOs.His car had been involved in an accident and during an argument, the touts descended on him, killing him instantly.